Stadtplatz Steyr

Steyr’s major core, the Stadtplatz Steyr, is recognized for its well-preserved old town architecture, making it one of the most remarkable ensembles in the German-speaking area.The Enge alley borders the region to the north, while the Pfarrgasse and Grünmarkt border it to the south.

The square’s origins may be dated back to the mid-13th century, when two previously existent village centers merged around the Stirapurc and the town parish church.The lens’s form is most likely a result of the prior highway and terrain.The city is still divided into medieval sections, with many residences possessing Gothic cores. Despite subsequent restorations and facade renovations, such as those in the Baroque style, these structures’ Gothic origins remain.

During the years 1819, 1823, and 1825, Franz Schubert lived in Steyr.He previously lived in Stalzerhaus (No. 34), and during his most recent stay, he occupied home No. 16 (Schuberthaus).To commemorate this occasion, a commemorative plaque was placed in 1890.

Steyr’s oldest home and a prominent feature is the Bummerlhaus (No. 32). It preserves most of its 1490s Gothic look.The Marienkirche, located near the southern end, is a baroque-style church from the Counter-Reformation era. This historical period is reflected in its contemporary look.The components of the late Gothic predecessor, notably the vault of the congregational chapel, have been incorporated.The rococo town hall was built between 1765 and 1778 according to Johann Gotthard Hayberger’s architectural plans.The Star House, notably number 12, has a magnificent rococo-style facade embellished with images of the five senses.The house’s essential construction is Gothic in nature, as demonstrated by the preserved corbels and Gothic gateway.The left part of the building’s front was destroyed during WWII and afterwards restored to its former condition.The nearby late Gothic property, No. 14 and known as Café Stark, was destroyed during a bombardment on February 24, 1944.The Meditzhaus (No. 9) has a Baroque façade and a Renaissance arcaded courtyard on the inside.The Sparkasse (No. 20/22), built in 1900 in neo-Gothic style, is the most recent structure. Two historic residential properties, including the Reichlhaus, were destroyed.

In the year 1683, the Leopoldi Fountain was built.The granite was sourced from the old Windhaag monastery in the Mühlviertel district.The Dominican fountain, which was demolished during the summer of 1880, may still be seen in an image shot about 1875.The location was close to the Marienkirche at the plaza’s southern end.The fountain sculpture has been installed at Pfarrgasse, just in front of the parish church.

Steyr has been renovating and redesigning its town square since 2018, in preparation for the Upper Austrian State Exhibition in 2021.The pedestrian area in the city center was enlarged in 2019 with the addition of a freshly built promenade on the town square. As a result of this growth, more consumption-free zones have been established, as well as more space for sidewalk cafés.The rehabilitation project for Grünmarkt and Neutor was completed successfully in 2020. In addition, seven movable trees in pots were purchased for the city center.